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If you’re planning an event that demands complete creative freedom, a dry hire or blank canvas venue gives you the flexibility to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re organising a conference, product launch, exhibition, awards dinner, corporate party or private celebration, Function Fixers’ free, independent venue finding service will provide a tailored shortlist of dry hire and blank canvas venues that perfectly match your brief, budget and objectives. From industrial warehouses and converted studios to galleries, historic buildings and contemporary event spaces, we’ll help you find the ideal venue across London and the UK.
Why choose a dry hire or blank canvas venue?
Dry hire venues give you exclusive use of the space, allowing you to choose your own caterers, production company, entertainment and event suppliers. This level of flexibility makes them ideal for organisations looking to create a bespoke event that reflects their brand or theme. Whether you’re transforming an empty warehouse into a conference venue, creating an immersive product launch or designing a spectacular gala dinner, blank canvas venues provide endless possibilities while giving you complete control over every detail.
Why choose Function Fixers?
With over 35 years of experience, our free, independent venue finding service saves you time by matching your requirements with the most suitable dry hire and blank canvas venues. We’ll provide expert advice, arrange viewings, negotiate with venues and help you secure the perfect venue at the best possible value.
Venue Finder Insight
By Carrie Larwood, MD Function Fixers
Dry hire gives you fantastic creative freedom, but always establish exactly what is included before you compare prices. Check whether you’ll need to bring in catering, furniture, AV, production, security as well as additional staff. It’s a good idea to ask about access and setup times too. A low hire fee can look attractive initially, but the total event cost is what really matters.
Ready to find the perfect venue? Call us on 020 7186 8686 or send us your brief for a free, tailored shortlist of venues
Planning a blank canvas event? Watch our 90-second guide to dry hire venues below ↓
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Popular Dry Hire Venues in 2026
Town Hall
Discover Town Hall, a stunning fusion of modern elegance and historical allure nestled in the vibrant King’s Cross district. This exceptional venue encompasses over 20,000 square feet (2,000 square metres)…
The Stables
London , WC2H 9LH
Located in Covent Garden and a stone’s throw away from Longacre, The Stables has entrances on two separate streets, as well as double frontages and large glass windows providing brilliant…
26 Leake Street
Located in the heart of London’s dynamic cultural hub, 26 Leake Street stands as a beautifully restored and urban-chic venue. This multi-arch Waterloo event space, boasting 11,000 sq. ft of…
One Marylebone
Camden, NW1 4AQ
Set moments from Regent’s Park in central London, One Marylebone is a Grade I listed events venue known for its striking architecture and versatile spaces. Operating since 2008, it was…
Platform Glasgow
Platform stands as one of Glasgow’s premier and most distinctive venues, offering a unique setting for a diverse array of events, performances, and celebrations. Whether you’re orchestrating expansive brand activations,…
Digbeth
Digbeth, B9 4AA
Digbeth is home to some very unique event spaces which are suited to a wide range of events, including the Custard Factory. This factory was originally built by Alfie Bird,…
More Dry Hire & Blank Canvas Venues
The Bond
Digbeth , B5 5SE
The Bond Digbeth is a unique events space available for hire for a wide range of events. The Bond consists of five primary buildings, aesthetically united through the utilisation of…
Testbed Leeds
Testbed Leeds is a brand new blank canvas event venue in the city of Leeds. With 10,000 sq ft of blank space, Testbed is perfect for a wide range of…
Park Royal Studios
Park Royal Studios is a premier photo, film and events venue. The venue hosts major brands, events companies and celebrities on a constant basis because of the high standard of…
Dockside Vaults
St Katharine's Dock
London , E1W 1BP
Dockside Vaults is an exclusive location situated within the historic vaulted cellars of the Grade II listed Ivory House at St Katharine Docks. Nestled between the Tower of London and…
Victoria Warehouse
Victoria Warehouse is a completely unique, entirely innovative event space right at the heart of one of Europe’s most exciting cities, Manchester. Built in the 1920s, a huge and massively…
Protein Studios
Conveniently located in the heart of Shoreditch, Protein Studios is a unique blank canvas event venue covering 13,000 sq ft. There are five adjoining studios that can be hired separately…
The Belgravia
The Belgravia is a beautifully exclusive event space, located in the heart of Belgravia. Built in 1867 in a French Renaissance style, to the designs of infamous architect Thomas Cundy…
Athena
Originally designed in 1936 by Robert Arthur Bullivant as an Odeon Cinema, the venue represented one of the largest, most extravagant buildings within the region comprising of simply one screen…
Hedsor House
Taplow
Bucks , SL6 0HX
Set within a 100-acre private estate high above the River Thames, Hedsor House is a truly unforgettable venue for conferences, meetings, and corporate events. Whether you’re planning a small team…
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a legendary venue situated near to Downing Street, The Mall and Piccadilly Circus. It is an excellent central London venue for corporate conferences. The…
York Road
York Road is conveniently located just minutes from London Waterloo Station in one of the city’s most desirable buildings. WeWork’s high-tech and versatile building is home to four sleek and…
The Crypt on the Green
The vaulted brick ceiling and parquet flooring give the Crypt a welcoming and unique atmosphere for meetings, presentations, parties and film shoots alike. Eight large windows make this a wonderful…
Hewell Grange
Redditch , B97 6QJ
Hewell Grange is Grade I listed and was constructed in the late 1800s for Lord and Lady Windsor. It is surrounded by 250 acres of parkland which will also be…
Christmas at The Roundhouse
It’s time to say goodbye to the overdone office party, and say hello to our legendary building, where your staff and guests can party like rock stars. The Roundhouse has…
The Lighthouse London
Camberwell , SE5 0DP
The Lighthouse Theatre offers 825sqm of space suitable for events of all type. The Grade II listed building first known as the Regal Cinemas in 1940 has undergone refurbishment while…
Jenius Social
6 Hornsey Street , N7 8GR
Jenius Social is situated in Islington and is a vibrant venue that specialises in events with a focus on food and drink. It is a flexible, multi-purpose and unique space…
The NFT Gallery
Set across two floors, The NFT Gallery combines two exhibition spaces, a boardroom, one spare room, a private room, two kitchenettes, two bathrooms and a storage space. The exhibition space…
The Ditch
The Ditch is a unique basement space in Shoreditch Town Hall. Whilst it retains it’s original, untouched and shabby appearance, it also has full production capabilities making it the perfect…
Hunter Collective
Hunter Collective consists of 2,000 square feet open plan space with large, bright windows overlooking the quirky, industrial looking buildings and architecture in Farringdon. The studio offers the perfect location…
Studio Z
Studio Z is the perfect venue for product launches, exhibitions, film screening, press events, corporate receptions, workshops, conferences and company parties, as well as wedding receptions, private dining, supper clubs,…
Blueprint London
Blueprint London is a newly renovated event space, offering guests some of the best uninterrupted views of London showcasing the Thames, Tower Bridge and much more. Blueprint is a hidden…
Dock X
Dock X London is a versatile, multi-use warehouse in the centre of Canada Water. This exclusive & industrial space lends itself to brand activations, consumer sport events, product launches, conferences, award…
The Embassy
The Embassy stands on Grosvenor Place, stylishly sandwiched between the western/back wall of Buckingham Palace gardens and Belgravia. Following its recent redecoration the space is now the perfect antidote for…
The Beams
West End Thames Refinery
Factory Road , E16 2HB
The Beams is a brand-new event space in London. Located in the Royal Docks, this amazing venue has 5,000 sqm of internal space and 3,500 sqm of outdoor space. With…
The Belsfield Hotel
Bowness-on-Windermere , LA23 3EL
Discover a realm of style and elegance at The Belsfield in The Lake District. Set in 6 acres of landscaped gardens, the boutique hotel offers unparalleled views over Lake Windermere….
56 Brook Street
56 Brook Street occupies one of London’s best addresses. This attractive historic building is surrounded by some of London’s finest restaurants, galleries and designer shops. With six rooms split across…
The Printworks
Located in Canada Water, The Printworks is a new, exciting and versatile London venue now available for event hire. Previously established in the docklands in 1989, newspapers rolled off its…
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Why Choose a Dry Hire Venue?
Choosing a dry hire or blank canvas venue is about more than just renting a room; it’s about having the liberty to curate an experience from the ground up. Whether you are planning a high-impact product launch, a tech-heavy conference, or an intimate private party, dry hire allows you to bring your own caterers, production teams, and decor.
- Total Creative Freedom
- Smarter Budget Control
- Scalable for Any Event Type
Watch this 90-second guide to see how we handle the logistics for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the service really free – what’s the catch?
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